The Veteran's TBI and PTSD with unspecified neurocognitive disorder have been rated, and a separate rating for post-concussive positional dizziness has been granted. The Veteran is also entitled to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected conditions.,A 10 percent rating has been assigned for the Veteran's TBI since July 24, 2021, and a separate 10 percent rating has been granted for post-concussive positional dizziness effective from that date. The Veteran is also entitled to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected PTSD with unspecified neurocognitive disorder and TBI.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a higher rating for the Veteran's TBI, but a separate rating of 10 percent has been granted for post-concussive positional dizziness. The Veteran is also entitled to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected PTSD with unspecified neurocognitive disorder and TBI.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with unspecified neurocognitive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 19, 2026
- Citation
- A26025028
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- Granted
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- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and therefore, service connection for TBI is denied.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance due to service-connected TBI with PTSD is granted, effective September 6, 2018.
- Granted
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